Operating Instructions VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C

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1 Operating Instructions VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C Document ID: Signal conditioning instruments and communication

2 Contents Contents 1 About this document 1.1 Function Target group Symbolism used For your safety 2.1 Authorised personnel Appropriate use Warning about misuse General safety instructions Safety label on the instrument CE conformity Safety instructions for Ex areas Environmental instructions Product description 3.1 Configuration Principle of operation Operation Packaging, transport and storage Connection 4.1 Connection to the PC Connection of the sensor/signal conditioning instrument Connection examples 5.1 Connection via I²C interface Connection via HART Setup 6.1 Operation Maintenance and fault rectification 7.1 Maintenance Instrument repair Dismount 8.1 Dismounting steps Disposal Supplement 9.1 Technical data Dimensions Industrial property rights Trademark VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C

3 1 About this document 1 About this document 1.1 Function This operating instructions manual provides all the information you need for mounting, connection and setup as well as important instructions for maintenance and fault rectification. Please read this information before putting the instrument into operation and keep this manual accessible in the immediate vicinity of the device. 1.2 Target group This operating instructions manual is directed to trained qualified personnel. The contents of this manual should be made available to these personnel and put into practice by them. 1.3 Symbolism used Information, tip, note This symbol indicates helpful additional information. Caution: If this warning is ignored, faults or malfunctions can result. Warning: If this warning is ignored, injury to persons and/or serious damage to the instrument can result. Danger: If this warning is ignored, serious injury to persons and/or destruction of the instrument can result. Ex applications This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications. l à List The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence. Action This arrow indicates a single action. 1 Sequence Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure. VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C 3

4 2 For your safety 2 For your safety 2.1 Authorised personnel All operations described in this operating instructions manual must be carried out only by trained specialist personnel authorised by the plant operator. During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. 2.2 Appropriate use VEGACONNECT 4 is an interface converter for connecting a PC to communication-capable VEGA instruments. You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter "Product description". Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly used according to the specifications in the operating instructions manual as well as possible supplementary instructions. For safety and warranty reasons, any invasive work on the device beyond that described in the operating instructions manual may be carried out only by personnel authorised by the manufacturer. Arbitrary conversions or modifications are explicitly forbidden. 2.3 Warning about misuse Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to application-specific hazards, e.g. vessel overfill or damage to system components through incorrect mounting or adjustment. 2.4 General safety instructions This is a high-tech instrument requiring the strict observance of standard regulations and guidelines. The user must take note of the safety instructions in this operating instructions manual, the countryspecific installation standards as well as all prevailing safety regulations and accident prevention rules. The instrument must only be operated in a technically flawless and reliable condition. The operator is responsible for trouble-free operation of the instrument. During the entire duration of use, the user is obliged to determine the compliance of the required occupational safety measures with the current valid rules and regulations and also take note of new regulations. 4 VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C

5 2 For your safety 2.5 Safety label on the instrument The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be observed. 2.6 CE conformity This device fulfills the legal requirements of the applicable EC guidelines. By attaching the CE mark, VEGA provides a confirmation of successful testing. You can find the CE conformity declaration in the download area of Safety instructions for Ex areas Please note the Ex-specific safety information for installation and operation in Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of the operating instructions manual and come with the Ex-approved instruments. 2.8 Environmental instructions Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties. That is why we have introduced an environment management system with the goal of continuously improving company environmental protection. The environment management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual: l Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage" l Chapter "Disposal" VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C 5

6 3 Product description 3 Product description 3.1 Configuration Scope of delivery The scope of delivery encompasses: l VEGACONNECT 4 interface converter l Connection box with two connection cables l USB cable l I²C adapter l 2 x connection terminals l Documentation - this operating instructions manual - Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex-versions) - if necessary, further certificates Components VEGACONNECT consists of the following components: 3 2 OPEN TWIST LOCK USB 6 7 Type label Fig. 1: Configuration VEGACONNECT 1 USB cable 2 VEGACONNECT 4 3 Connection box with storage space 4 I²C bus cable 5 HART cable with 2 mm pins 6 I²C adapter for series 50 sensors 7 2 x terminals for cable with 2 mm pins The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument: l Article number l Serial number 6 VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C

7 3 Product description l Technical data l Article numbers, documentation The serial number allows you to access the delivery data of the instrument via "VEGA Tools" and "serial number search". 3.2 Principle of operation Application area VEGACONNECT 4 is an interface converter for connection of communication-capable VEGA instruments to the USB interface of a PC. It can also be used as a universal HART modem for sensors from other manufacturers. An adjustment software such as PACTware with VEGA DTMs is required for parameter adjustment of these instruments. VEGACONNECT 4 can be connected to the following VEGA instruments. All currently available electronics versions are supported (HART, Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus). When instruments from the plics series are used, VEGACONNECT 4 can be inserted directly into the respective instrument. l VEGAPULS radar sensors l VEGASON ultrasonic sensors l VEGAFLEX guided microwave l VEGABAR process pressure transmitter l Pressure transmitter D series l Capacitive electrode EL/EK l VEGADIS indicating instruments l VEGAMET signal conditioning instruments l Wireless Gateways PLICSRADIO Connection cable, adapter and terminals for connection to the different instrument series are attached to all VEGACONNECT 4. These adapters can be kept in the storage space of the connection box. Functional principle The VEGACONNECT 4 interface converter is connected via the USB connection to a PC. It converts the signals and protocols of the USB interface into the corresponding signal/protocol of the connected instrument. The following systems are supported: l 4 20 ma with superimposed HART protocol l Profibus PA via I²C protocol l Foundation Fieldbus via I²C protocol Power supply Voltage supply of VEGACONNECT 4 is provided via the USB interface of the PC. Detailed information about the power supply can be found in chapter "Technical data". VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C 7

8 3 Product description 3.3 Operation The adjustment is carried out via a Windows PC with a parameter adjustment software such as PACTware with respective DTM. There are no adjustment elements on the instrument itself. 3.4 Packaging, transport and storage Packaging Transport Transport inspection Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test according to DIN EN The packaging of standard instruments consists of environmentfriendly, recyclable cardboard. For special versions, PE foam or PE foil is also used. Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies. Transport must be carried out under consideration of the notes on the transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can cause damage to the device. The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit damage immediately at receipt. Ascertained transit damage or concealed defects must be appropriately dealt with. Storage Storage and transport temperature Up to the time of installation, the packages must be left closed and stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the outside. Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under the following conditions: l Not in the open l Dry and dust free l Not exposed to corrosive media l Protected against solar radiation l Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration l Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement - Technical data - Ambient conditions" l Relative humidity % 8 VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C

9 4 Connection 4 Connection 4.1 Connection to the PC Connection Note: First of all you should install the driver before connecting VEGA- CONNECT 4 to the PC. An USB interface (1.1 or 2.0) is compulsory for connection of VEGACONNECT 4 to a PC. The connection is provided with the supplied USB cable. Voltage supply of VEGACONNECT 4 is provided via the USB interface. If the supplied USB cable is replaced by another one, make sure that the insulation thickness of the cable is over 0.65 mm. Driver To operate VEGACONNECT 4, a suitable driver is required which is included on the CD "DTM Collection". As an alternative, the software is also available free-of-charge from our homepage. You should always use the latest version to ensure the support of all instrument functions. The system requirements for operation correspond to those of the "DTM Collection" or of PACTware. When installing the driver package "VEGA-DTM for Communication", the suitable instrument driver is installed automatically. When connecting VEGACONNECT 4, the driver installation is finished automatically and is ready for operation without a restart. VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C 9

10 4 Connection 3 TWIST OPEN LOCK USB 2 1 Fig. 2: Electrical connection 1 USB 1.1 or 2.0 connection of the PC 2 USB connection cable (in the scope of delivery) 3 VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box 4.2 Connection of the sensor/signal conditioning instrument VEGACONNECT 4 can be connected to virtually all communicationcapable VEGA instruments. With instruments of the plics series it can be mounted directly into the sensor. In this case, you can remove VEGACONNECT 4 out of the connection box and insert it into the plics device instead of the indicating and adjustment module. Connection to all instrument series can be provided without problems via the supplied adapters. 10 VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C

11 4 Connection OPEN TWIST LOCK 1 3 USB 2 Fig. 3: Connection possibilities Communication via I²C protocol l Use of VEGACONNECT 4 in all plics sensors through direct installation (see connection examples) l For connection to the I²C (Com.) interface of all plics sensors, connection 1 l For connection to the I²C interface instead of the adjustment module MINICOM (VEGAPULS 40, 50, VEGAFLEX 50, VEGA- SON 50 series), connection 2 Communication via HART protocol l For connection to the 4 20 ma cable (an additional HART resistor will be required depending on voltage supply/processing), connection 3 In hazardous Ex areas, the HART or I²C cable of VEGACONNECT 4 can be connected to an Ex approved sensor. VEGACONNECT 4 and the PC must not be located in Ex area. Connection via I²C bus VEGACONNECT 4 can be connected to the I²C bus interface of the following sensors. l all sensors of plics series l VEGAPULS series 40, 50 from software version l VEGASON series 50 from software version l VEGAFLEX series 50 from software version l VEGACAP from software version 1.10 l EL/EK (PA) with electronics module CAPE34 l VEGADIS 50/61 VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C 11

12 4 Connection Note: The connection of Profibus PA or Foundation Fieldbus instruments is always carried out via the I²C interface on the sensor. A direct connection of VEGACONNECT 4 on the Fieldbus is not possible. Connection via HART The connection via the sensor cable can be carried out on any HART sensor. Depending on the processing system, an additional HART resistor is required (see "Connection examples - Connection via HART"). 12 VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C

13 TWIST USB 5 Connection examples 5 Connection examples 5.1 Connection via I²C interface In hazardous Ex areas, the HART or I²C cable of VEGACONNECT 4 can be connected to an Ex approved sensor. VEGACONNECT 4 and the PC must not be located in Ex area. Installation in plics series 1 2 Fig. 4: Installation and connection in plics device 1 USB cable 2 plics device External connection plics series 1 2 OPEN LOCK Fig. 5: Connection plics series via I²C interface 1 I²C bus (Com.) interface 2 I²C connection cable VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C 13

14 OPEN TWIST USB TWIST USB 5 Connection examples VEGADIS LOCK Fig. 6: Connection VEGADIS 61 via I²C interface 1 I²C bus (Com.) interface 2 I²C connection cable If the sensors in the HART or Profibus system are connected with a digital VEGADIS 61 indicating instrument, VEGACONNECT 4 can be connected to the I²C bus interface of VEGADIS 61. VEGA series 50 sensors OPEN LOCK Fig. 7: Connection series 50 via I²C interface 1 I²C bus (Com.) interface 2 I²C bus adapter for series 50 3 I²C connection cable 14 VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C

15 OPEN 5 Connection examples VEGAMET 624/625, VEGASCAN LOCK TWIST USB Fig. 8: Connection VEGAMET/VEGASCAN via I²C interface 1 I²C bus (Com.) interface 2 I²C connection cable Note: Communication with the sensor is carried out with VEGAMET 624/625 and VEGASCAN 693 also via the front I²C interface of the signal conditioning instrument. The connection of VEGACONNECT 4 directly to the 4 20 ma sensor cable is not possible. 5.2 Connection via HART HART communication If the resistance of the connected processing system is less than 230 Ω, the digital adjustment signal is extremely damped or shortcircuited. Digital communication with the PC is then no longer possible. With low impedance processing systems, a resistance of approx. 230 Ω must be integrated into the 4 20 ma connection cable. The connection can be either carried out in parallel to the sensor or via the resistor. Note: When connecting to a VEGAMET 381, VEGADIS 371 or VEGA- TRENN 149 there is no additional HART resistor required. These instruments have also connection sockets for direct connection of the 2 mm pins. When using VEGAMET 624/625, VEGASCAN 693 signal conditioning instruments, the connection cannot be carried out via the sensor cable. The parameter adjustment of the signal conditioning instrument as well as of the sensor can be carried out via the I²C connection sockets. VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C 15

16 TWIST USB 5 Connection examples HART sensor with VEGAMET on % OPEN LOCK VEGAMET 381 Fig. 9: Connection plics series via HART 1 HART sensor 2 Connection cable with 2 mm pins 3 VEGAMET 381 or VEGADIS 371 HART sensor on a PLC LOCK 3 TWIST OPEN USB Fig. 10: Connection plics series via HART 1 HART sensor 2 HART resistance 230 Ω (optional depending on processing) 3 Connection cable with 2 mm pins and terminals 4 Processing system/plc/voltage supply 16 VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C

17 6 Setup 6 Setup 6.1 Operation Use and adjustment are described in the operating instructions manual as well as in the online help of PACTware and the VEGA-DTMs as well as in the respective device instructions manual. Information: You find the VEGACONNECT 4 DTM in the device catalogue under the group "Driver". When adding a HART sensors, the window "Channel selection" appears in addition in which you have to select the connection (connection via HART or I²C). VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C 17

18 7 Maintenance and fault rectification 7 Maintenance and fault rectification 7.1 Maintenance When used as directed in normal operation, VEGACONNECT 4 is completely maintenance free. 7.2 Instrument repair If a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows: You can download a return form (23 KB) from our Internet homepage under: "Downloads - Forms and certificates - Repair form". By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without having to call back for needed information. l Print and fill out one form per instrument l Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof l Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging l Please ask the agency serving you for the address of your return shipment. You can find the respective agency on our website under: "Company - VEGA worldwide" 18 VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C

19 8 Dismount 8 Dismount 8.1 Dismounting steps Since VEGACONNECT 4 is a mobile instrument, it is not necessary to take note of separate dismounting steps. 8.2 Disposal The instrument consists of materials which can be recycled by specialised recycling companies. We use recyclable materials and have designed the electronics to be easily separable. WEEE directive 2002/96/EG This instrument is not subject to the WEEE directive 2002/96/EG and the respective national laws. Pass the instrument directly on to a specialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points. These may be used only for privately used products according to the WEEE directive. Correct disposal avoids negative effects to persons and environment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials. Materials: see chapter "Technical data" If you have no possibility to dispose of the old instrument professionally, please contact us concerning return and disposal. VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C 19

20 9 Supplement 9 Supplement 9.1 Technical data Electrical data Voltage supply from USB interface Max. power consumption Galvanic separation between Ambient conditions Permissible ambient temperature Storage and transport temperature 5 V 500 mw l HART - USB l I²C-Bus - USB C ( F) C ( F) Electrical protective measures Protection rating IP 40 Connection cable USB cable I²C bus cable Cable with 2 mm pins for connection to the USB interface of the PC for connection to I²C bus interface for connection to CONNECT sockets Cable lengths - USB cable 150 cm ( in) - I²C bus cable 150 cm ( in) - Cable with 2 mm pins 150 cm ( in) Material, dimensions, weight Housing material Housing dimensions (LxBxH) Weight with connection cables impact-resistant plastic (ABS) 160x80x51 mm (6.299x3.15x2.008 in) 325 g (0.716 lbs) Approvals Depending on the version, instruments with approvals can have different technical data. For these instruments, the corresponding approval documents have to be taken into account. These are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under via "VEGA Tools" and "serial number search" as well as via "Downloads" and "Approvals". 20 VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C

21 9 Supplement 9.2 Dimensions 162 mm (6.38") 52 mm (2.05") 80 mm (3.15") Fig. 12: Dimensions VEGACONNECT 4 VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C 21

22 9 Supplement 9.3 Industrial property rights VEGA product lines are global protected by industrial property rights. Further information see Only in U.S.A.: Further information see patent label at the sensor housing. VEGA Produktfamilien sind weltweit geschützt durch gewerbliche Schutzrechte. Nähere Informationen unter Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement protégées par des droits de propriété intellectuelle. Pour plus d'informations, on pourra se référer au site com. VEGA lineas de productos están protegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad industrial. Para mayor información revise la pagina web Линии продукции фирмы ВЕГА защищаются по всему миру правами на интеллектуальную собственность. Дальнейшую информацию смотрите на сайте VEGA 系列产品在全球享有知识产权保护 进一步信息请参见网站 < 9.4 Trademark All the brands as well as trade and company names used are property of their lawful proprietor/originator. 22 VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C

23 Index INDEX ma 7 C Connection 12 D Driver 9 DTM 7, 17 DTM Collection 9 F Foundation Fieldbus 7, 12 H HART 7 - Modem 7 - Resistor 11-12, 15 I I²C interface 11 Interface converter 7 O Online help 17 P PACTware 7, 17 PLC 16 plics 10 Power supply 7, 9 Profibus PA 7, 12 R Repair form 18 S Safety data sheet 18 Serial number 7 T Type label 6 U USB 9 VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB - HART/I²C 23

24 Printing date: VEGA Grieshaber KG Am Hohenstein Schiltach Germany Phone Fax ISO 9001 All statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operating conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information available at the time of printing. VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2009 Subject to change without prior notice